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    Blogging A to Z: Fun

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    What’s one of the biggest reasons kids don’t become lifelong readers? Because reading isn’t fun. It’s that simple, kids don’t find reading to be fun, so why would they choose to do it? So as a parent, teacher, family member, how do we make reading a fun activity for kids?…

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    Blogging A to Z: Empathy

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    Today is brought to you by the letter “E”. And it’s all about empathy. Empathy is a skill that seems to be sorely lacking in today’s society. Empathy is not only the realization of another person’s feelings, wants, needs, or even motivation. It’s the idea that you can understand the…

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    Blogging A to Z: Daily Routine

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    Today’s the letter “D” and we’re talking all about daily routine. Is reading aloud a part of your daily routine? It definitely should be. “55% of children ages 0ā€“5 are read books aloud at home at least five days a week, with 37% read to daily.” (Scholastic Kids & Family…

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    Blogging A to Z: Concepts

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    Today for the letter “C” I’m going to be sharing the importance of the concept of books. This could have gone two different ways – concept books (books that teach basic concepts like colors, alphabet, shapes, counting) or literally the importance of understanding the concept of a book. Children learn…

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    Blogging A to Z: Board Books

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    This is the perfect way to (almost) begin the alphabet because you begin reading aloud to your baby with board books! Board books are usually smaller than your typical picture book, made with heavy-duty cardboard pages, and are usually simplistic in plot. But don’t let the simplicity fool you. Although…

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    Blogging A to Z: Access

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    It’s April first and that means two things – it’s April Fool’s Day and it’s the first day of the Blogging A to Z Challenge! (And that’s no joke!) For this challenge, each letter of the alphabet is assigned a day of the month. Conveniently, when you skip Sundays, the…

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    Author/Illustrator Spotlight: Leslie Patricelli

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    If you’re looking for some really great titles for a newborn baby or toddler in your life, you’ve got to check out Leslie Patricelli! Her board books are perfect for little ones! They’re full of big bold colors, simple words and concepts little ones can understand, and they’re a lot…

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    2020 Gift Guide: Board Books & Picture Books

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    Today I’m sharing 25 board books and picture books that would make great gifts this holiday season! With all of these titles having been published in 2020, you’re less likely to be getting a duplicate copy for the readers in your life. Whether you’re looking for silly, sweet, empowering, or…

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    One, Two, Three Dim Sum

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    One, Two, Three Dim Sum Synopsis: “Children and their parents can learn to count to ten in both English and Mandarin in this fun bilingual counting book of food. This book features traditional Chinese food items paired with numbers in both English and Chinese. Illustrated by Rich Lo, you’ll learn…